Duties and Responsibilities

a. Serve as a curriculum leader by assisting in the review of lesson plans, and in the development of
curriculum, goals and philosophies.
b. Assist teachers with the development of strategies to improve instruction, including classroom
management techniques, and serve as a resource person in remediating unacceptable areas as cited by
the administrators on observation forms.
c. Coordinate departmental duties including preparation of reports, agendas, minutes and surveys.
d. Recommend curriculum offerings and appropriate teachers for instructional assignments; monitor
master schedule in the department.
e. Review status of department regarding objectives and staff development activities.
f. Provide guidance and assistance in the maintenance of required diagnostic/prescriptive profiles,
records and classroom folders.
g. Assist substitute teachers
h. Serve as a communications liaison between the teachers of the department, the principal, and other
school groups.
i. Assist in the evaluation, selection, distribution and inventory of textbooks, materials, supplies and
equipment. They should be available to assist teachers in the interpretation of administrative
directives.
j. Help to administer tests, analyze test results, and develop strategies for improving instruction.
k. Meet with building administrators and other department chairperson(s) to facilitate articulation and
eliminate duplication of services.
l. Cooperate with appropriate personnel in the recommendation, placement, and assignment of
students to levels and special programs.
m. Assist in implementation of new programs.
n. Make classroom visitations during the school year as deemed necessary by the principal. When a
deficiency is noted, the department head/elementary grade-level chairperson notifies the principal. The
principal and/or assistant principal validates the existence of a deficiency. The department
head/elementary grade-level chairperson provides timely support and assistance.
o. Coordinate activities with team leaders to facilitate the implementation of content area performance
standards, instructional objectives and interdisciplinary planning units.
p. Department/Grade-level Chairperson